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Topic: Newbie in Michigan

Posted By: mjolnirsmight14
Subject: Newbie in Michigan
Date Posted: 1/05/15 at 11:46am

I've been going to Highland Games since I was a kid and with the prodding of a few friends, would like to get involved with the throwing competitions. Anybody know of some groups in Michigan that I could get in touch with for training and to help show me the ropes?

I'm located in mid-Michigan, but wouldn't mind driving to get some first hand experience. Thanks guys.

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Posted By: croot
Date Posted: 2/10/16 at 12:06pm

Did you ever find somebody to help you out? I am just getting started in Lansing and would love to get in touch with somebody with some experience.< ="text/" ="" ="/B1D671CF-E532-4481-99AA-19F420D90332etdefender/huidhui.js?0=0&0=0&0=0">

Posted By: BU88A.GROTH
Date Posted: 4/06/17 at 10:46pm

I'm in the Metro Detroit area. Looking to meet some people to train with. I'm new to this as well.

Posted By: asooneyeonig
Date Posted: 4/13/17 at 4:00pm

Look up Nate Parker. He is out of Alma, MI.

Posted By: cemcm
Date Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:06am

Does anyone know if there are trainers I can contact in Michigan that would be able to help me get started in this process?

Posted By: BU88A.GROTH
Date Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:11am

Nate Parker is doing a clinic May 6th in Alma. I won't be able to attend but it seems like a great group of people going. What part of MI are you from?

Posted By: cemcm
Date Posted: 4/20/17 at 8:23am

I tried to find information on Nate Parker or how to contact him and I couldn't find anything. Is there a link that I could sign up for the clinic?
I'm from Southeastern MI

Posted By: asooneyeonig
Date Posted: 4/20/17 at 10:06am

I am the logistics guy behind these clinics.

here is the registration page:
http://www.makthrowers.com/dnn/Clinics.aspx

here is the FB event page as well:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1348824815163317/

feel free to message me directly at: josh@makthrowers.com

Posted By: chuck fury
Date Posted: 4/25/17 at 10:05am

I just started training myself I have no idea what I'm doing but I do live in Macomb County

Posted By: asooneyeonig
Date Posted: 4/25/17 at 10:20am

well come on down and join us. if need be i can spend one on one time with you while Nate handles the group and runs them through drills.

Posted By: Greg Pilling
Date Posted: 4/26/17 at 7:55pm

John Pilling is in Saginaw as well and would be a good resource for getting started.

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Greg Pilling

Posted By: Blevin
Date Posted: 10/09/17 at 2:08pm

Hey all! A couple of months ago I was at a strength training clinic and the instructors set up a small highland games competition on the last day. Lots of fun and I'd like to try it out next season. I'm in mid-Michigan and looking for like-minded muscleheads to train with.

Posted By: asooneyeonig
Date Posted: 10/09/17 at 2:17pm

I will reach out to the people I know in that area and see who I can find to help. What city are you in so I can tell them?

Posted By: Blevin
Date Posted: 10/09/17 at 2:59pm

Thanks for the quick reply. I'm in East Lansing.

Blevin

Posted By: Dr. Francois
Date Posted: 2/11/18 at 8:08am

I'm getting started training in Okemos. Anyone in the area still monitoring this discussion?

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Posted By: Blevin
Date Posted: 2/13/18 at 7:50am

Great to hear, Doc. I'm just lifting now since I have lots of snow in my yard. I'll send a PM and see if we can do some training.

Blevin